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The Immigrant Project

The Immigrant Project

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The Immigrant Project

More than a podcast, The Immigrant Project is a powerful conversation. Host Girish, and often producer Aastha, delve into the inspiring stories of individuals who bravely left everything behind to pursue a new life. Each episode offers an intimate look at the immigrant experience, dissecting the challenges and triumphs faced in a new world.

Listen in as they explore:

  • Navigating the Job Market: Hear real-world strategies for finding work and building a career in a new country.
  • Building Networks: Discover how immigrants connect and find their place within a new community.
  • Education and Opportunity: Explore the unique challenges and pathways to achieving educational goals in a new land.
  • Finding Love and Belonging: Uncover the emotional journey of forging connections and building a new life.
  • The Drive to Thrive: Be inspired by the stories of resilience and determination as immigrants navigate a new ecosystem.

The Immigrant Project is a must-listen for anyone who has ever dared to dream beyond their borders, or who simply wants to gain a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience.

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Episodes
  • Unconventional Wisdom with Awabeen Danish: Talent Over College Degrees

    Unconventional Wisdom with Awabeen Danish: Talent Over College Degrees
    Jun 1 2025

    In this episode Awabeen’s Immigrant Project, we’re joined by Awabeen Danish, a recent immigrant to Canada from Pakistan, whose perspective on success defies conventional thinking. Awabeen challenges traditional emphasis on academic degrees, particularly the MBA and instead champions talent, luck, hard work, and emotional intelligence as the real drivers of growth.

    Through candid storytelling, Awabeen shares how his temperament, loyalty, and ability to build meaningful connections made him an irreplaceable asset at his company. His journey is a powerful reminder that networking and character often open doors that credentials alone cannot.

    Tune in to hear Awabeen’s refreshing take on what it really takes to thrive as a newcomer in Canada, and why being yourself might just be your greatest strength.

    Thank you for watching; please check out our other episodes and leave us a review on

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigrant-project/id1738790849
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zLFLVztOarA5G4fBcsGw2

    Please Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKkg9AspkrfUSjs179JW_HA

    Follow the Host, Girish Jaggi, on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girish-jaggi-06935497/ and the Producer, Aastha Taneja, here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aastha-taneja-3abb4980/

    Check out and subscribe to Girish's Personal YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/@MrGirishjaggi, where he documents his life in Canada

    You can follow us on Instagram here:
    The Immigrant Project - https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantproject_/
    Girish Jaggi - https://www.instagram.com/girish_jaggi/

    DM us if you would like to be the next guest, or email us at theimmigrantprojectbyga@gmail.com

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    26 mins
  • No More Business as Usual: Cassandra Fultz on Canada’s New Immigration Reality

    No More Business as Usual: Cassandra Fultz on Canada’s New Immigration Reality
    Apr 19 2025

    In this episode, Cassandra Fultz, founder of Doherty Fultz Immigration, explores how Canada’s immigration landscape has dramatically changed—especially in the wake of COVID and recent election cycles in both the U.S. and Canada.


    We cover:


    • Why the Federal Investor Program was shut down—and how Quebec is the lone holdout
    • The truth behind job offer fraud and the removal of LMIA points from Express Entry
    • How international students have become a financial crutch for post-secondary institutions
    • Strategic advice for navigating PNPs in less popular provinces like Yukon
    • Why immigrants are unfairly blamed for housing and infrastructure problems


    If you’ve been following Canadian immigration—or are planning your next move—this episode is essential listening.


    Thank you for watching; please check out our other episodes and leave us a review on

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigrant-project/id1738790849
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zLFLVztOarA5G4fBcsGw2

    Please Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKkg9AspkrfUSjs179JW_HA

    Follow the Host, Girish Jaggi, on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girish-jaggi-06935497/ and the Producer, Aastha Taneja, here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aastha-taneja-3abb4980/

    Check out and subscribe to Girish's Personal YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/@MrGirishjaggi, where he documents his life in Canada

    You can follow us on Instagram here:
    The Immigrant Project - https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantproject_/
    Girish Jaggi - https://www.instagram.com/girish_jaggi/

    DM us if you would like to be the next guest, or email us at theimmigrantprojectbyga@gmail.com

    Support the show

    Support the show
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    32 mins
  • Daniel Kingwell on the REAL Issues in Canada’s Immigration System

    Daniel Kingwell on the REAL Issues in Canada’s Immigration System
    Apr 5 2025

    Immigration lawyer Daniel Kingwell joins us on Episode 31 of The Immigrant Project to talk about the tough cases—misrepresentation, inadmissibility, federal court, and more. Daniel also breaks down what went wrong with Canada’s immigration policy, why predictability matters, and how systemic issues—not immigrants—are to blame for the housing crisis. Watch this for a deep dive into what really happens behind the scenes in immigration law.


    Thank you for watching; please check out our other episodes and leave us a review on

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigrant-project/id1738790849
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zLFLVztOarA5G4fBcsGw2

    Please Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKkg9AspkrfUSjs179JW_HA

    Follow the Host, Girish Jaggi, on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girish-jaggi-06935497/ and the Producer, Aastha Taneja, here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aastha-taneja-3abb4980/

    Check out and subscribe to Girish's Personal YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/@MrGirishjaggi, where he documents his life in Canada

    You can follow us on Instagram here:
    The Immigrant Project - https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantproject_/
    Girish Jaggi - https://www.instagram.com/girish_jaggi/

    DM us if you would like to be the next guest, or email us at theimmigrantprojectbyga@gmail.com

    Support the show
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    28 mins

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